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A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.9 km from Allen University

Theresa

￥24,461

￥27,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Nicolas

￥26,705

￥29,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Brian

￥19,955

￥22,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Andrew Thomas

￥15,420

￥17,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Allen University

Mary

￥20,342

￥27,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Allen University

Jeanne

￥20,100

￥22,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.2 km from Allen University

Heather Massey

￥23,195

￥26,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from Allen University

Mingkang

￥22,597

￥25,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Robert

￥18,670

￥21,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

10. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.2 km from Allen University

Keith H.

￥18,011

￥20,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Allen University

Angela

￥20,013

￥22,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A conference room with a glass table, leather chairs, water bottles, apples, and framed artwork on the walls.

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Tonya

￥22,755

￥25,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.6 km from Allen University

James

￥21,190

￥24,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Karla

￥19,278

￥24,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Thomas

￥24,490

￥27,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.6 km from Allen University

Rebecca

￥15,612

￥17,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

17. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Desiree

￥17,540

￥19,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Allen University

mario

￥18,773

￥21,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Aidan

￥33,026

￥36,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Charles

￥18,646

￥20,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Allen University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 217 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 951 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel! This was a great getaway for us. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL lobby with 4 different style "living rooms" in the lobby. Gorgeous furniture and style. So much thought put into the decor, and I loved all the local connections... Loveland coffee Kureg cups, Columbia popcorn, local orange juice and breakfast..and more. Staircase is stunning. Comfortable, clean and cozy!!"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Xxx"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all the way round"

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"It was so close to the college and downtown restaurants. Very clean and convenient"

6 King BRs w/ SmartTVs | Across from Township

10/10 Excellent

"In general was pretty good"

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful home, very clean, had everything we needed. Quite comfortable and convenient to all the places we were going. The host was very responsive. Would stay here again!"

Spacious Home on Gervais | 4BR 2BA | Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything went well."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

A-Contemporary Columbia Duplex

10/10 Excellent

"Place was beautiful"

Other attractions near Allen University

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your trip to Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Columbia Fire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Fire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Allen University?

Allen University is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 77 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Allen University?

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Allen University. Other good options close by include Hotel Trundle and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Allen University?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Allen University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Allen University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Allen University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Allen University?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Allen University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Allen University?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church, and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Allen University?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transit options to choose from close to Allen University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Allen University hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

15. Hilton Columbia Center

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

17. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hilton Columbia Center

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

6 King BRs w/ SmartTVs | Across from Township

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

Spacious Home on Gervais | 4BR 2BA | Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

A-Contemporary Columbia Duplex

Other attractions near Allen University

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Columbia Fire Museum

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

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